Part-Time Initial Teacher Training
Train to teach part time in a local school with one of the country’s leading teacher training providers. This part-time Initial Teacher Training (ITT) is designed for graduates of any subject and awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Apply by November 30 to start in January. Or choose to start in September.
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Course duration
18 months
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
In-school placement
2 days a week
Teacher Training
1 day a week
£7145 per year
Student loans available (subject to eligibility)
Part-time Teacher Training – Fee-Funded Route
We are now offering a part-time route into teaching through our Fee-Funded Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.
This new part-time route is designed for those who want to train to teach but need flexibility to balance other commitments. Whether you’re juggling parenting, part-time work or caring responsibilities, this programme offers a manageable way to train over two years instead of one.
As a student teacher, you will spend Wednesdays and Thursdays in school placements, gaining practical experience with the support of expert mentors. On Fridays, training is delivered online, allowing you to study from home and fit learning around your schedule.
You’ll still benefit from the same high-quality support and development as our full-time student teachers – just delivered in a way that fits around your schedule.
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Part-time subjects available for January 2026:
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Primary
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Mathematics
Part-time subjects available for September 2026:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Mathematics
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Computing
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French
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Spanish
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French & Spanish (MFL dual route)
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French & German (MFL dual route)
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Spanish & German (MFL dual route)
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Geography
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English
Meet the team!
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What qualifications do I need to train to be a teacher?
To be eligible for our teacher training, applicants MUST hold:
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a 2:2 or above
- GCSE grade 4/C* or above in English and maths and science (or recognised equivalent*)
- While school experience is not mandatory, we highly recommend it as a valuable way to confirm your interest in a teaching career
*Qualifications in key and functional skills at level 2 are not equivalent to GCSEs in terms of breadth of content.
Apply for part-time primary teacher training
Train to teach Primary part-time over 18 months, with school placements arranged for you and online learning designed to fit around your life.
Choose from one of two age ranges for our fee-funded part-time Initial Teacher Training:
| Specialism | Age Range | Start dates |
| Primary | 3-7 | January or September 2026 |
| Primary | 5-11 | January or September 2026 |
Apply now for the next intake!
Congratulations! You appear to be eligible to apply. Please click the link below to begin your application
Unfortunately, you do not appear to be eligible.
Please contact our team to discuss your options.
To apply, you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
Question 1: Have you lived in the UK for at least the last 3 consecutive years?
To apply, you must have have the right to work and study in the UK.
Question 2: Do you have the right to work and study in the UK?
To join this programme, you must have one of the following:
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GCSEs in English, maths and science at Grade 4 (C) or above
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Equivalency tests for English, maths and science at GCSE level
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International qualifications equivalent to GCSE English, maths and science as assessed by UK ENIC (comparability Statement)
Question 3: Do you hold these GCSEs or equivalent qualifications?
To join this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject, awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2.
Question 4: Do you have a bachelor's degree awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2?
Apply for part-time secondary teacher training
Train to teach secondary part-time over 18 months, with school placements arranged for you and online learning designed to fit around your life.
Apply for Secondary Specialisms
Our programme prepares you for a lifelong career as a secondary teacher and specialist within your chosen subject, teaching up to GCSE level. Additionally, we offer post-16 enhancement to provide you with the skills to teach your subject at A Level, expanding your expertise and teaching opportunities.
| Specialism | Age Range | Start dates |
| Biology | Secondary 11-16 | January or September 2026 |
| Chemistry | Secondary 11-16 | January or September 2026 |
| Computing | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| English | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| French | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| Geography | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| Maths | Secondary 11-16 | January or September 2026 |
| Spanish | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| Spanish and German | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| Spanish and French | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
| German and French | Secondary 11-16 | September 2026 |
Apply now for the next intake!
Congratulations! You appear to be eligible to apply. Please click the link below to begin your application
Apply for Biology Apply for Chemistry Apply for Computing Apply for English Apply for French and German
Apply for French Apply for Geography Apply for Maths Apply for Spanish Apply for Spanish and German Apply for Spanish and French
To apply, you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
Question 1: Have you lived in the UK for at least the last 3 consecutive years?
To apply, you must have have the right to work and study in the UK.
Question 2: Do you have the right to work and study in the UK?
To join this programme, you must have one of the following:
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GCSEs in English, maths and science at Grade 4 (C) or above
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Equivalency tests for English, maths and science at GCSE level
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International qualifications equivalent to GCSE English, maths and science as assessed by UK ENIC (comparability Statement)
Question 3: Do you hold these GCSEs or equivalent qualifications?
To join this programme, you must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject, awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2.
Question 4: Do you have a bachelor's degree awarded at a minimum classification of 2:2?
Subject Knowledge Enhancement SKE
If you are considering a secondary specialism, you might need to do a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your teacher training to top up your subject knowledge. This could be because you have (one or more of the following):
- A degree in your subject but have not used your degree knowledge for more than 5 years
- a different but related degree to the subject you want to teach
- an A level but not a degree in the subject you want to teach
- an unrelated degree but relevant professional experience
- studied for a languages degree, but need to improve knowledge either in a main language, second language or both to an acceptable level for teaching in schools
SKE courses are fully funded by the DfE, and eligible candidates receive an SKE bursary. As part of your interview, we will review your subject knowledge and if we identify you need to enhance your knowledge prior to starting your training. This will form part of your condition of entry to the programme.
You can find out more about SKE courses in this SKE Trainee Brochure.